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Nov. 11, 1962 - World record price for a Violin - at Sothebys. The world record price of ,000 was paid at Sothebys today for a violin made by Joseph Guarerius in 1744. Purchaser was British dealer Mr. C.W. Jacklin; the previous recorded was 190. Mr. Jacklin also paid 500 for a Stradivarius today. photo shows The Guarnerius Violin - offered for sale at Sothebys - today. It was sold for the world record price of ,000. (Credit Image: © Keystone Pictures USA/ZUMAPRESS.com)